Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Amarillo
337 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Amarillo belongs to Crossing Guards and Flaggers, at $20,920 per year. The highest is $364,420.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,920 | 30 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,050 | 540 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,380 | 500 | |
| 4 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,120 | 70 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,710 | 2,040 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,870 | 300 | |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $24,400 | 1,980 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,620 | 390 | |
| 9 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $25,180 | 80 | |
| 10 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,280 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $364,420 | 410 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $232,290 | — |
| Chief Executives | $208,170 | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,220 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $154,960 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,990 | 290 |
| Pharmacists | $143,520 | 240 |
| Financial Managers | $143,350 | 550 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,380 | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,990 | 240 |
| Lawyers | $130,580 | 410 |
| Optometrists | $129,490 | 40 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,210 | 140 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,010 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,530 | 190 |
| Human Resources Managers | $125,860 | 120 |
| Veterinarians | $124,020 | 60 |
| Information Security Analysts | $123,550 | 60 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,800 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $119,150 | 240 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,140 | 200 |
| Software Developers | $116,530 | 320 |
| Managers, All Other | $113,990 | 290 |
| Sales Managers | $113,350 | 420 |
| Physical Therapists | $109,800 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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